Linux System Administrator (Elastic Engineer CDC Career Path)

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Do you want to evolve from a Linux System Administrator into a key player in the Würth Group’s Cyber Defense? With over 1,000 IT specialists across 6 countries, we work with advanced technologies to protect and grow a global business ecosystem.

To strengthen our Cyber Defense Center, we are looking for a Linux System Administrator eager to grow into an Elastic Engineer role.

Who are we looking for?

A Linux professional ready to take a step forward and specialize in a modern, strategic platform.

What will you do?

You will join the Infrastructure & Security Operations team, starting from core Linux system administration tasks and progressively becoming a key reference point in managing the Elastic Stack, the heart of our SIEM platform.

Your responsibilities will evolve to include:

• Managing and tuning the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats)
• Designing scalable, high‑availability Elasticsearch clusters
• Creating Logstash/Beats pipelines to integrate logs from multiple systems
• Optimizing performance, indices, and queries for advanced analysis and detection
• Collaborating with SOC & Security teams on new use cases and data sources
• Automating deployments, upgrades, and operations (Ansible/Terraform)
• Implementing security controls (TLS, RBAC, X‑Pack)
• Documenting and continuously improving the infrastructure

Mandatory Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of Linux systems
• Experience with log management, parsing, and data normalization
• Ability to work in international teams, autonomy, problem‑solving
• Fluent Italian and good English

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience with Elastic Stack in production
• Knowledge of detection engineering or threat intelligence
• Elastic certifications (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer)

Why apply?

• A structured growth path toward a highly technical and in‑demand role
• Opportunity to work in a constantly evolving enterprise SIEM environment
• Experienced team, modern technology, and real impact on the Group’s Cyber Defense
• Chance to contribute to the architecture and evolution of the entire platform

What we offer:

• A role within a global‑level Cybersecurity team protecting critical infrastructures
• Collaboration with a highly qualified and motivated team
• Opportunities to work on international projects within the Würth Group
• Technology partnerships with Atlassian, Elastic, RedHat, Icinga, Influx
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Competitive compensation package
• Company performance bonus convertible into a wide range of Welfare goods and services
• Continuous corporate training and the opportunity to obtain company-funded certifications
• Accident insurance and supplementary healthcare coverage
• A young and dynamic work environment promoting regular events for all employees, such as sports activities, informal dinners, cultural visits, etc.